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Russian strike hits passenger train in Ukraine’s Sumy region, casualties reported
Kyiv : A Russian strike hit a passenger train in Ukraine's northern Sumy region, causing casualties among civilians, according to Al Jazeera. The incident marks another escalation as Moscow continues its near-daily assaults on the country's…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit India on October 8-9
New Delhi : United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India from October 8 to 9 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Saturday.
According to…
White House warns of mass layoffs as US government shutdown deepens
Washington DC : The White House on Thursday (local time) warned that "thousands" of federal workers could lose their jobs if the ongoing government shutdown drags on, adding to mounting political tensions in Washington. White House Press…
Pak govt forced to seek path of negotiation as PoJK protests intensify
Muzaffarabad : A high-level government delegation held negotiations with a civil society alliance in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Talks resume after deadly unrest in PoJK Kashmir (poJK) on Thursday after days of violent clashes at the hands…
‘Value sustained momentum in our ties…’: EAM Jaishankar extends greetings on…
New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended wishes on Friday to Germany on the occasion of the German National Unity Day. He underlined the momentum of ties in the bilateral relationship as New Delhi and Berlin complete 25…
Myanmar hit by second earthquake in a single day
Naypyidaw: A second earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, which was recorded to be of magnitude 3.3, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 09:54 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
"EQ of M: 3.3, On:…
‘India won’t allow humiliation’: Putin praises ‘friend’ PM Modi as…
Moscow; Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly backed India’s decision to continue its oil trade with Moscow, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and taking aim at the US for attempting to pressure New Delhi into halting its…
Russia-Iran comprehensive partnership treaty comes into force
Moscow : The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran has officially come into effect, Russia's Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday, according to the country's state media. The coming into force of the agreement…
Youth from 40 countries gather in Krasnoyarsk for Financial Security Olympiad
Moscow ): The final stage of the International Olympiad on Financial Security has officially opened at the Siberian Federal University, welcoming around 600 schoolchildren and students from 40 countries, including CIS, BRICS and SCO states,…
Trump admin to provide Ukraine with intelligence to strike targets deep inside Russia: Report
New York : The United States will provide Ukraine with intelligence to launch missile strikes against Russian energy infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing sources. Trump has approved sharing targeting data with…
Israel, Serbia discuss ‘launch of strategic dialogue’ during meeting in Belgrade
Belgrade : Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with Serbian counterpart Marko Djuric on Tuesday (local time) in Belgrade, as per a release by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Djuric thanked Saar for his significant…
Trump signs executive order to accelerate pediatric cancer research
Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) signed an executive order to accelerate pediatric cancer research and harness the extraordinary potential of Artificial Intelligence to fight the disease. "I'm thrilled to…
Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Myanmar
Naypyidaw : An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hit Myanmar late Tuesday night, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The earthquake occured at 3:01 am- Indian Standard Time. "EQ of M: 3.6, On: 01/10/2025 03:01:06 IST, Lat: 22.94 N,…
Director of Rights and Risks Analysis Group raises Guimara massacre in B’desh at UN
Geneva : Suhas Chakma, Director of the Rights and Risks Analysis Group addressed the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council and raised the massacre of indigenous peoples at Guimara, Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. Three…
YouTube to pay Trump USD 24.5 million to settle lawsuit over account suspension
New Delhi : Alphabet-owned YouTube has agreed to pay USD 24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump concerning the suspension of his account after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Trump, in a post on…
Moldova votes in crucial election as leaders warn of Russian interference
Chisinau: Polls opened in Moldova on Sunday for parliamentary elections that could shape the country's future direction, deciding whether it continues its pro-Ukrainian and pro-European Union course or shifts closer to Russia, Al Jazeera…
Baloch American Congress urges President Trump to support Balochistan’s fight for Justice
Washington DC : In a compelling letter, the Baloch American Congress has called on US President Donald Trump to take a stand for the rights of the Baloch people in Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan. The appeal, written by Dr. Tara…
Speculations of peace in Gaza arise as Israeli PM is set to meet Trump
Washington DC : The addition of a press conference to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House meeting with US President Donald Trump raises speculation that the Trump administration is planning to announce that it has…
Major new initiative between India, Bhutan on rail connectivity: Foreign Secy Vikram Misri
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday announced a "major new initiative" between India and Bhutan for the establishment of rail connectivity between the two countries. "There is a major new initiative between India and Bhutan…
US Commerce Secy calls for India to ‘open markets’, ‘stop actions that harm…
Washington DC : US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Sunday in an interview with News Nation said that India needs to 'react correctly' to the US. Lutnick said that India must open its markets and take actions that would not 'harm' the…